Manas National Park
Location :
The Manas National Park is located at a distance of 176 km from
Guwahati. It is about 41 km from the Barpeta road. Manas stretches
over the national boundary to Bhutan where it is known as the Royal
Manas Park. The nearest airport is Guwahati, a distance of 176 km
and about 6 hours away while the nearest railway station is Barpeta
Road, about 40 km from the park
About Manas National Park
The only Tiger Project in Assam, Manas is one of India's most
magnificent National Parks. It is situated on the bank of the river
Manas at the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a well known World
heritage site with it's unique combination of scenic beauty and rare
wealth of wildlife.
The Fauna
The animal population of Manas is very excitingly diverse and
excitement is the key world while exploring the park. Some of the
more fierce or potentially aggressive creatures it harbours within
it's confines are Tigers, Elephants, Rhinos, Wild Buffaloes,
Leopards, Clouded Leopards and the amazingly beautiful and rare
Black Panthers.
The park is also a haven for highly endangered species of which it
houses 20. Two of the unique residents of the park are the Hispid
Hare and the Pygmy Hog.
Some of the other animals sighted while exploring the park are
Gaurs, Swamp Deer, Capped Langurs, Golden Langurs, Assamese
Macaques, Slow Loris, Hoolock Gibbons, Smooth Indian Otters, Sloth
Bears, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Sambar and Chital
Avifuana
Some of the rare species that can be seen at this wildlife
sanctuary during your wildlife tours are the Bengal florican and the
great pied hornbill. Quite a few migratory birds visit the Manas
National Park during the winter months. Some of these birds are
Forktails, Riverchats, Ruddy Shelduck, Cormorants and Ducks. You can
spot different species of water birds and woodland birds during your
wildlife tours to the Manas National Park in Assam, India.
The Flora
The vegetation that covers most of the park is of the mixed
deciduous variety. This mixed forest is intermixed by small glades
of grass where deer can be seen grazing in huge numbers. Altogether,
Manas National Park Assam offers some of the most eye-pleasing
natural surroundings in the country.
Best Season :
The best time to visit this sanctuary is from November to April,
with the best period being January to April.
Getting There:
Air:
Manas Park is 176-kms from Guwahati. The nearest airport is
Borjhar, which is situated, 5-km out of town, and can be reached by
rickshaw, auto rickshaw or airline buses.
Rail :
The nearest railhead is situated at Barpeta road.
Road :
Buses regularly ply from Guwahati to Barpeta Road in 4½ hrs.
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